. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. jft*«"-â *â Mantura nut, kernel, and cross-section. 3. MANTURA.âSize large, 2 x % inches; long, oval; dull brown, much marked with irregular dark purplish stripes; base and apex taper pointed; shell very thin and brittle, cracks easily, giving many unbroken halves; kernel dark straw-color, plump and smooth; sutures wide and shallow, not retaining any portions of shell; texture fine, firm, solid; flavor sweet, nutty; quality good. This variety originated in Surry County, Virginia. It was named a
. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. jft*«"-â *â Mantura nut, kernel, and cross-section. 3. MANTURA.âSize large, 2 x % inches; long, oval; dull brown, much marked with irregular dark purplish stripes; base and apex taper pointed; shell very thin and brittle, cracks easily, giving many unbroken halves; kernel dark straw-color, plump and smooth; sutures wide and shallow, not retaining any portions of shell; texture fine, firm, solid; flavor sweet, nutty; quality good. This variety originated in Surry County, Virginia. It was named and introduced by Mr. W. N. Roper, editor of the Fruit and Nut Jouniah The tree is a vigorous, symmetrical grower, very hardy, and is reported as being a heavy bearer. A valuable variety for planting in the northern portion of the pecan area. â â. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original North Carolina. Dept. of Agriculture. Raleigh : State Board of Agriculture
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